SCIENCE TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN RESPONSE TO NEW CHALLENGES IN MINERAL NUTRITION
26 August 2016The industry must adopt a science-based approach to re-evaluating nutrition strategies, particularly in light of proposed European Union limits on Zinc and Copper in animal feed, according to animal nutrition technology company, AB Vista. The call comes after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) proposed reducing the level of copper from 170mg/kg to 25mg/kg in piglets, in order to limit excess minerals in animal manure. Limits to zinc are also being proposed. Juan Ignacio Fernández, Sales Director West & South Europe, AB Vista, says the proposed new limits signal